On the way from Istanbul to Sofia, you will enjoy the Black sea coastline of Bulgaria with small beautiful peninsulas and bays, fertile vineyards, river valeys and picturesque mountains, museum towns and UNESCO sites, many archaeological discoveries and rich folklore.
Morning pick up from your hotel in Istanbul.
Departure to Bulgaria via Malko Tarnovo.
Arrival in Burgas and meet your local tour guide for a tour of Burgas and the neasby town of Nesebur.
You will visit the small peninsula of the Old Nesebur ( UNESCO site ) with on of the medieval churches and the Archaeologu museum.
Check in at your hotel in Nesebur and rest.
Start point
Istanbul, Turkey
Breakfast.
Departure towards Plovdiv - the 2nd largest city in Bulgaria, once the capital city of Philip the 2nd of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great. The city is contemporary of Troy, and is much older than Athens and Rome. Daily Telegraph in its research “the World`s Oldest 20 continually-inhabited cities” declared Plovdiv the oldest continually-inhabited city in Europe and the 6th oldest in the world. Plovdiv is No 6 in the Lonely Planet`s TOP 10 cities to visit in 2015 and has been selected European Capital of Culture for 2019. We will have a walking tour of the Old Plovdiv architectural reserve, awarded Golden medal for architecture by UNESCO.
We will continue with a visit of Kapana - the artistic neighbourhood of Plovdiv and the longest pedestrian street in the world, where you can see many archaeological remains - the Roman stadium, forum, Djumaya mosque square, restaurants, shops and cafes.
Overnight at your hotel in Plovdiv.
Breakfast.
Departure along mountain roads to Rila Monastery UNESCO site, located 1100 m above sea level in Rila Mountain National Park. This is the largestest and mot visited monastery complex in Bulgaria.
Free time for lunch.
Afternoon to visit the monastery complex - admire wooden balconies, azure fretwork, collonades, facades and colourful frescoes, silhouetted against a fantastic panorama of mountain peaks.
Departure to Sofia, arrival after 2 hours, Check in at your hotel.
Breakfast.
A day dedicated to Sofia. Your tour guide will show you the capital city of Bulgaria - one of the most ancient cities in Europe, which Constantine the Great once called ‘My Rome’. Founded 7 000 years ago, it has been given several names in the course of the history and the remnants of the old cities can still be seen today, combined with modern landmarks.
You will visit Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral ( entrance ), St. Sofia 6th c basilica ( entrance ), the Parliament Square, the National Theatre and the Old City Garden, The Presidency, St. George 4th c Rotunda ( entrance ), the ruins of Ancient Serdica and the Archaeology museum.
Free late afternoon for own discoveries and shopping.
Overnight at the same hotel.
Breakfast.
Free time and departure transfer to the airport.
End point
София, Bulgaria
3 - 4 star hotels
Local guides - Burgas and Nesebur, Plovdiv, Rila Monastery. Sofia
Breakfasts at the hotels
Entrances for the visited sites:
Nesebur - St. Stephen church, Archaeology museum
Plovdiv - Ethnographic museum
Rila Monastery Museum
Sofia - Archaeology museum
Private car/ minibus
Turquie
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